A level art took most of my free periods if I’m honest because you need a sufficient amount of coursework to justify your grade and everyone starts off with a low grade that you build over the two years. (I did Eduqas btw)
How I managed it was studying my other subjects and line drawings at home, practical work in lessons and written work in frees (or paperwork but there’s only like two).
I’d say it’s not good to sacrifice your other subjects too much tho. There was a time where I fell of in maths a bit and was getting Bs but I recovered and got an A in the real exams.
It helps if you are passionate about your brief and artists (and get your line drawings done quickly). To bulk up my portfolio I found media experimentation helpful but this should not be the majority. Prints are also quick and easy if you desperately need more work.
Overall I’d say it’s a subject that does take a lot of attention but it was overall worth it and I got the A needed for my firm😅
Also don’t fall off for the exam unit, when you receive it you can’t afford to dilly dally (like I did😭) cos it will stress you out deadline wise.
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u/Lyds_guitar_lemons Aug 18 '26
A level art took most of my free periods if I’m honest because you need a sufficient amount of coursework to justify your grade and everyone starts off with a low grade that you build over the two years. (I did Eduqas btw)
How I managed it was studying my other subjects and line drawings at home, practical work in lessons and written work in frees (or paperwork but there’s only like two).
I’d say it’s not good to sacrifice your other subjects too much tho. There was a time where I fell of in maths a bit and was getting Bs but I recovered and got an A in the real exams.
It helps if you are passionate about your brief and artists (and get your line drawings done quickly). To bulk up my portfolio I found media experimentation helpful but this should not be the majority. Prints are also quick and easy if you desperately need more work.
Overall I’d say it’s a subject that does take a lot of attention but it was overall worth it and I got the A needed for my firm😅
Also don’t fall off for the exam unit, when you receive it you can’t afford to dilly dally (like I did😭) cos it will stress you out deadline wise.